King Street construction underway for new medical office building
A new medical office building is coming to King Street in the Riverside community. Construction has already begun at 1232 King Street, where crews are working on a reconfigured surface parking lot for the existing building on the lot, which is being converted into what is expected to be a non-surgical obstetrics and gynecology center, […]
Construction underway for Riverside skatepark
Site work is underway for the incoming skatepark beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge in Riverside. This new skatepark was designed by California Skateparks. Construction began earlier this year and the site is currently being prepared to allow for underground utility work and drainage to begin. The 1,000-foot-long skate plaza will be part of Artist Walk, […]
Peluso’s Priorities for District 7
Councilman for District 7 Jimmy Peluso’s hope is that when it’s time for him to eventually leave office, whenever that may be, that he was a part of projects that were long lasting and had massive effects on the future of the district and city. He wants to leave the district better than how he […]
A Reel Success
More than 940 anglers and 470 boats hit the water in Palatka the third week of May during the 34th annual Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament, one of the largest bass fishing tournaments in Florida. The tournament raised $436,000 for Wolfson Children’s C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Heart Institute. This year’s tally brings the […]
Jacksonville Historical Society unveils Bicentennial Bell
David Auchter, chairman of the board of the Jacksonville Historical Society, and Aaron Gibson-Evans, Bicentennial Bell chair and fifth-generation Jacksonville resident, unveiled the Jacksonville Bicentennial Bell for a celebratory crowd at the Jacksonville Main Library on June 7. Gibson-Evans had the honor of being the first to ring the bell. The bronze, 225-pound bell will […]
Carlucci hits the ground running in District 5
Councilman for District 5 Joe Carlucci has already started working on a personal project to help improve the city and continue to move it forward. He has been working with Pastor Carl Patterson of St. Nicholas Bethel Baptist Church to help restore a historic cemetery. “The cemetery was originally dedicated to African American soldiers who […]
Deegan administration announces executive team
Last month, then-Mayor-elect Donna Deegan announced the 11 members of her administration’s executive team. The appointments were announced at a press conference at City Hall, June 14, during which Deegan expressed excitement about her team as well as the prospect of working with the incoming city council representatives. “Nobody gets into this to be a […]
Epping Forest celebrates 35th Change of Command
The riverfront marina, fountains and backyard beauty of Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club set the tone and provided an unbeatable backdrop for a big day in Club history. On Friday, May 19, the 35th Annual Change of Command Ceremony and Dinner welcomed members and guests to join club leadership for the occasion, where cannon […]
